1 ENGLISH 697.01W COURSE SYLLABUS: AUGUST MINI-MESTER 2016 8/12/2016 through 8/26/2016 Instructor: Dr. Robin Anne Reid Office: Hall of Languages 125 Office Hours: Online: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Face/Face: By appointment Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons 2:00-4:00 p.m. Time Zone: Central United States Office Phone: 903-886-5268 Dept. Fax: 903-886-5980 Email: [email protected] (Preferred form of communication) I check my email several times a day during the week and at least once a day on weekends. I check the Virtual Office in my course shells during my online office hours. Questions posted in the Virtual Office will be answered within 24 hours during the week. Questions sent to me via email will also be answered within 24 hours, but I will post questions/answers that are about assignments in the Virtual Office as well as answering individually. During the summer, I do not schedule regular face/face office hours but will be glad to meet with students by appointment on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons. Email with preferred time between 2:00-4:00 p.m. at least 48 hours in advance. COURSE INFORMATION Catalog Description: ENG 697 – Special Topic Special Topics. Three semester hours. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.
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ENGLISH 697.01W COURSE SYLLABUS:
AUGUST MINI-MESTER 2016
8/12/2016 through 8/26/2016
Instructor: Dr. Robin Anne Reid Office: Hall of Languages 125
Assessed by: EAP pre-test and post-test, and annotated
bibliography
Course Requirements
Learners will:
Access and follow all course instructions found in the content area
(navigation bar) of the online course platform.
Read all online materials (assignments, handouts, and instructor
feedback and rubrics in the gradebook).
Complete and submit assignments electronically using the online
course platform's tools/tabs for the Dropbox.
Access their grades in the Pearson LearningStudio (eCollege)
gradebook, including the rubrics in the gradebook and comments on
drafts uploaded to the assignment Dropboxes.
Use the Virtual Office to post questions about class assignments.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
This class is taught fully online by the instructor. The class schedule in this
syllabus identifies due dates for assignments. Since this class is scheduled in
our university's most intensive term, a two-week mini-mester, there will be
assigned reading and writing due just about every weekday. Assignments
are due no later than 11:30 p.m. on the assigned due dates. See the Late Work Policy on pages 20-21 for information about how to use extensions to
avoid late penalties.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT
The course is composed of a series of assignments and assessments to
assist learners in achieving the course learning objectives.
The major assignments for class are online discussions (30%); a personal
reading journal (10%); an annotated bibliography of sources on academics
and social media for future use in scholarship or teaching (30%); and a
social media plan (30%). A set of short assignments focusing on "Educating About Plagiarism" allows students to earn extra credit points.
Assignment handouts are found in the course shell on the Home Page and in
the Weekly Units in PDF; Word document copies are uploaded in
Doc.Sharing. These handouts detailed information on due dates, objectives,
required content, format, structure, information on resources, and grading
rubrics. Any questions about the assignments should be posted in the Virtual
Office.
Online Discussions: 800 pts.
There will be an introductory discussion and seven Social Media Discussions.
The online discussions are an important part of this class: they function as
early drafts that can be revised for the longer assignments. A single
response to the class posts will be assigned rather than responses to
individual classmates given the short time in a mini-mester and the size of
the class.
Discussions are graded primarily on effort (defined as answering all the
questions and providing specific details or information as requested in the
questions). Think of them as focused freewrites with the focus conveyed by
the prompt questions.
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Personal Reading Journal 250 pts.
There will be two reading journal assignments, each worth 125 points.
The reading journal is an informal report on your process of reading,
summarizing, and thinking critically about the assigned readings, skills
required in preparing to use sources in academic scholarship.
Your journal entries will cover your process of reading, note-taking, what
you are learning, the process you use in creating summaries for your
annotated bibliography, and questions you have as you work through the
process to create your social media plan.
The journal entries are defined as informal narratives that reflect upon your
learning processes. The entries are graded primarily on effort (defined as
answering all the questions and providing specific details as requested in the
questions). They are your story of this aspect of the class. They are
designed to require more development and revision than a focused
freewrite, but still are considered "informal" as compared to formal academic discourse especially since they should be written in first person.
Annotated Bibliography 800 pts.
This assignment has two drafts: the First Draft (300 points) and the Final
Draft (500 points).
The annotated bibliography is the most traditionally academic of the
assignments for class. The bibliography will cover a selection of the required
readings from class. No independent research is expected given the short
amount of time we have available.
The first draft is graded half on effort (defined as following assignment
instructions and having the assigned number of sources) and half on the quality of the work (how well sources and summaries fit assignment criteria
relating to writing, attribution and citations).
The final draft is graded primarily on the quality of the work (75%) with
some credit given for the effort put into the revision (25%).
The Annotated Bibliography can serve as the citation page for your social
media plan.
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Social Media Plan 800 pts.
This assignment has two drafts: the First Draft (300 points) and the Final
Draft (500 points).
The Social Media Plan will be an essay that draws on your reading for the
class. While the assignment requires academic standards regarding summaries and the use of sources, the essay itself is not a formal academic
essay. It will be written in first person and incorporate relevant information
from the sources chosen for the annotated bibliography to support a three-
five year plan for your use of social media for professional (teaching and
scholarship) goals.
Extra Credit Points
Educating about Plagiarism Unit (EAP) 200 pts.
Because of the complex learning process involved in working with sources
and academic standards of honesty, a unit on "Educating about Plagiarism" (EAP) is assigned at the start of class. All the grade points associated with
the EAP unit count as extra credit points for the course. The assignments are
three short multiple-choice quizzes and a pre- and post-test which consist of
reading a short article and writing a paragraph-long summary of the main
points.
Error Reports 100 pts.
Finding errors in the class handouts can earn you 25 points per error report
up to the 100 point limit!
GRADING
The final class grade is based on the number of points earned. Learners can
access their grades, see the points earned, and read feedback on the
assignments turned in as soon as I grade the work and enter the points. I
email the class and post an announcement when I have graded a group of
assignments.
The gradebook in our course shell will show you the percentage of points
you have earned for each assignment and for each week/unit. The points will
be translated to a final letter grade using the following equivalencies:
90-100%=A 80-89%=B 70-79%=C 60-69%=D 0-59%=F
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Assignment and Extra Credit Points
ASSIGNMENT AND EXTRA CREDIT POINTS
100 Intro Discussion
700 Social Media Discussions (7 @ 100)
250 Reading Journals (2 @ 125)
300 First Draft Annotated Bib
500 Final Draft Annotated Bib
300 First Draft Social Media Plan (Disc 7)
500 Final Draft Social Media Plan
*100 E.C. Error Identification (4 @ 25)
*200 E.C. Educating About Plagiarism
2650 TOTAL Assignment Points
300 TOTAL Extra Credit Points
Translating Points into Letter Grades
A 2385-2650
B 2120-2384
C 1855-2119
D 1590-1854
F 0-1589
NOTE: To access the rubric and feedback for work, click on the blue
hyperlink grade to access the Dropbox where I have uploaded drafts and/or
rubrics with comments. These comments are suggestions for revision and
editing the drafts. Be sure to review them before turning in a revision.
The gradebook will show learners what grade they have earned at any point
(based on the percentage of points earned from the completed work).
If at any time learners have a question about the comments or concern
about grades, they should contact me (by their university email) or schedule a visit during my office hours.
If we are unable to resolve the concern, learners may then wish to meet
with the program director (see the Department Grievances Procedure on
pages 19-20.
Please do not post about grades in the Virtual Office which is a public space.
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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
• To fully participate in online courses you will need to use a current Flash
enabled browser. For PC users, the suggested browser is Google Chrome or
Mozilla Firefox. For Mac users, the most current update of Firefox is
suggested.
• You will need regular access to a computer with a broadband Internet
connection. The minimum computer requirements are:
o 512 MB of RAM, 1 GB or more preferred
o Broadband connection required courses are heavily video intensive
o Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• You must have a:
o Sound card, which is usually integrated into your desktop or laptop
computer
o Speakers or headphones.
o *For courses utilizing video-conferencing tools and/or an online
proctoring solution, a webcam and microphone are required.
• Both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) must be installed and up to date
on your machine. At a minimum Java 7, update 51, is required to support
the learning management system. The most current version of Java can be
downloaded at: JAVA web site
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
• Current anti-virus software must be installed and kept up to date.
• Run a browser check through the Pearson LearningStudio Technical
Requirements website. Browser Check
http://help.ecollege.com/LS_Tech_Req_WebHelp/en-
us/#LS_Technical_Requirements.htm#Browset
Running the browser check will ensure your internet browser is supported.
Pop-ups are allowed. JavaScript is enabled. Cookies are enabled.
form and submit for required signatures (department head and Dean of
CHSSA).
Students who have failed to turn in assignments in earlier weeks are *not*
eligible for an Incomplete and will not be granted one. Anyone who is unable
to complete the work in the semester they are enrolled will not be able to do
it alone in the following term.
If the missing work is not handed in by the end of the following year, the
grade automatically goes to an F in accordance with university policy. There
is no appeal for that grade change.
As this class is an online class you should be aware of the following
university policy: You will be required to complete the course outside of the
Pearson Learning Studio (eCollege) platform. The class platform is available
for student access for only two weeks after the close of each semester.
Nondiscrimination Notice
Texas A&M University-Commerce will comply in the classroom, and in online
courses, with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and related
retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
age, genetic information or veteran status. Further, an environment free
from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression will be maintained.
Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common
decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning
environment. (See current Student Guidebook).
Department of Literature and Languages Procedures
Student Grievance Procedure: Students who have concerns regarding
their courses should first address those concerns with the assigned
instructor in order to reach a resolution.
Students who are unsatisfied with the outcome of that conversation or have
not been able to meet individually with their instructor, whether in-person,
by email, by telephone, or by another communication medium, should then
schedule an appointment with the Department Head or Assistant
Department Head by completing a Student Grievance Form (available in the
main office, HL 141).
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In the event that the instructor is the Department Head, the student should
schedule a meeting with the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and
Humanities after following the steps outlined above; if the instructor is the
Assistant Department Head, students should schedule a meeting with the
Department Head. Where applicable, students should also consult University
Procedure 13.99.99.R0.05 (“Student Appeal of Instructor Evaluation”).
Departmental Chain of Command:
Graduate ENG courses:
1. Professor
2. Director of Graduate Program:
a. MA/MS-English: Dr. Susan Stewart
b. MA/MS-Applied Linguistics with TESOL emphasis: Dr. Lucy
Pickering
c. PhD-English: Dr. Karen Roggenkamp
3. Dr. Hunter Hayes, Department Head
DLL Plagiarism Procedure: Instructors in the Department of Literature and Languages do not tolerate plagiarism. Instructors uphold and support
the highest academic standards, and learners are expected to do likewise.
Penalties for learners guilty of plagiarism can include disciplinary probation,
suspension, and expulsion. (Texas A&M University-Commerce Code of
Student Conduct 5.b [1, 2, 3])
The Department of Literature and Languages defines plagiarism as occurring
when a writer deliberately uses someone else's language, ideas, or other
original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledging its source
both in the text of the essay or paper and in a Works Cited page.
Dr. Reid's Class Procedures
Late Work Policy: Late work is penalized 25% of the total points the
assignment is worth.
In this class, "late" means work turned in any time after the No Penalty Zone
(NPZ) without requesting a further extension by email. During a
mini-mester, the amount of time that can be given for further
extensions is limited to an additional 24 hours past the NPZ.
As all the writing assignments are weighted toward rewarding effort and the
course deadlines allow for revision, your best strategy for success in the
class is to turn all your work in on time. Remember that rough drafts are
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graded on effort as well as quality, and quality comes from a process of
revision after receiving feedback.
Due Dates: The two-week summer term is an intense schedule: face to
face classes meet four hours a day on the class days. In this online class,
there will be assignments due just about every week day (until the end
when two days are set aside for working on the final drafts). The deadline for turning in the assignments is 11:30 p.m. on the day they are listed.
No Penalty Zone (NPZ): The NPZ is an automatic 24 hour extension. It
applies to all assignments in the class.
"Automatic extension" means you do not have to notify me or ask for the
extension. As long as the work is turned in within that 24 hour period, it is
"on time" in terms of grade criteria.
If you *cannot* turn your work in by the NPZ, you may request an
additional extension of no more than an additional 24 hours by emailing me
to explain the personal, medical or technological excuse. Please put "Extension Request" and the Assignment name in the subject line of your
email.
Keep in mind that it is very easy to fall behind on this schedule, and the
class policy requires that earlier assignments be turned in and graded before
later work can be turned in.
Additionally, late work, whether having an extension or not, may not be
graded as quickly because I prioritize work that has come in on time over
late work.
NOTE: If you have a medical condition, emergency or some other situation
(professional or personal) which affects your ability to do the work for this class beyond the short term extensions built into the course, please email
me as soon as possible. If it will affect your ability to turn in work for three
days or more, then please submit external documentation.
WARNING: Always aim to complete your work by the deadline. Then, if life
intervenes, you have the NPZ as a safety net.
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Plagiarism Course Procedure: Students must acknowledge and document
all sources (summarized, paraphrased, or quoted) using the MLA Handbook
(7th edition) rules.
This procedure applies to rough drafts as well as final drafts.
These rules require correct in-text citation and parenthetical attribution as well as a Works Cited page. Your Annotated Bibliography will serve as the
citation page for your Remix Project.
Students do not have to buy the MLA Handbook: there are copies in the
library and in the Hall of Languages Writing Center as well as multiple online
There are two types of in-text citation (also called textual attribution) in
MLA. The first is placing relevant information concerning the source (author, if any, and title) is placed at the start of the first sentence of the summary
rather than at the end in parentheses.
The second is parenthetical attribution which is primarily used for direct
quotes (often accompanying citation in the text of the summary). Learners
are encouraged to not rely on direct quotes in their summaries.
Complete and correct attribution is required, not optional, for all sources
used whether print, electronic, or web.
These attribution requirements apply to rough drafts as well as final
drafts. Failure to attribute sources on a graded rough draft is as much
plagiarism, even if inadvertent, as failing to do so on a final draft in this class since the work is being graded.
Plagiarism is not excused by saying "I did not mean to do it!" Unintentional
plagiarism is still plagiarism. If you are summarizing/paraphrasing
information from the source and fail to incorporate in-text citation, it still can
be a case of plagiarism even if a Works Cited page is provided.
Having no Works Cited page at all is also a type of plagiarism since full